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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,704.81, 1,016,561.69 and 464,669.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,704.81, 1,016,561.69 and 464,669.95 is: 641,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,704.81 : 1,016,561.69 = 464,669.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,704.81/1,016,561.69 = 464,669.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,704.81x = 1,016,561.69 × 464,669.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,704.81x = 472,365,669,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,365,669,664.22/736,704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,187.17

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